Which is NOT a commissioning program?

The PAT Program is not a commissioning program. Commissioning programs are structured pathways through which individuals become officers in the military after completing required education and training.

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is a primary source of commissioning, where students complete a rigorous academic curriculum alongside military training. The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) offers college students the opportunity to pursue a degree while completing a program that prepares them for commissioning as officers upon graduation. The Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program allows enlisted sailors to earn a commissioned officer degree while serving, thus creating a direct path from enlisted sailor to officer.

In contrast, the PAT (Professional Acquisition Training) Program is focused on enhancing acquisition skills and providing technical training rather than serving as a pathway for commissioning officers. Therefore, identifying the PAT Program as something that does not lead to commissioning is accurate.